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4 Signs that Lifestyle Creep is Stalking Your Budget

By Deb Hipp | October 14, 2021 - 2:27 pm |October 14, 2021 Uncategorized

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If you’re making more money but remain broke, lifestyle creep could be the culprit. Continue reading →

New Study Finds Southerners Hounded More for Debts They Don’t Owe

By Deb Hipp | October 13, 2021 - 2:52 pm |October 13, 2021 Uncategorized

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Obesity may be a physical health problem prevalent in the South. Debt collections are a financial health concern there, too. Continue reading →

There’s No Forgiving the Federal Government’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program

By Howard Dvorkin | October 11, 2021 - 1:39 pm |October 11, 2021 Uncategorized

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60 Minutes may have grabbed the headlines LAST week, but the problems certainly aren’t new. Neither are the solutions. Continue reading →

Survey Finds American Workers Still Saving for Retirement During Pandemic

By Deb Hipp | October 5, 2021 - 1:28 pm |October 5, 2021 Uncategorized

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Workers are contributing to retirement savings despite pandemic challenges. Continue reading →

5 Tips for Sticking to Your Budget

By Deb Hipp | October 4, 2021 - 12:00 pm |October 4, 2021 Uncategorized

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Take these steps to stay within your monthly budget and achieve financial goals. Continue reading →

4 Things to Know Before Getting a Retail Credit Card

By Deb Hipp | October 1, 2021 - 12:00 pm |October 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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It pays to know what you’re signing up for before saying yes to a store’s credit card. Continue reading →

Start Paying Down Your Medical Bills in 5 Steps

By Joe Pye | September 30, 2021 - 4:00 pm |September 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Keep your credit report healthy and avoid unpaid medical debt. Continue reading →

What Debt Collectors Don’t Want Seniors to Know

By Joe Pye | September 30, 2021 - 2:22 pm |September 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Collection agencies will do anything to get paid – until now. Continue reading →

Smart Home Insurance Savings Tips for Homeowners and Renters

By Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips | September 28, 2021 - 12:00 pm |September 28, 2021 Uncategorized

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Laura interviews Melanie Musson from Clearsurance.com about how to use smart home technology to protect your property and save money on home and renters insurance. Continue reading →

Don’t Get Caught Up in These Fake Government Grant Scams

By Deb Hipp | September 27, 2021 - 12:00 pm |September 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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That out-of-the blue offer of free government money is just a scam, says the FTC. Continue reading →